It began as a secondary issue at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but as time passes, it’s quickly becoming a bigger priority.

Mental health is now a major talking point at workplaces across Canada, but can be specifically daunting in the context of small business.

Despite emergency government support, small business operators across Canada have borne the brunt of COVID-19. Issues of mental health, burnout and increased stress are all associated with pandemic restrictions and lifestyle alterations.

On Sept. 13, Talent Canada hosted a roundtable in partnership with Sun Life to explore the results of an exclusive readership survey, and discuss the wider context of the future of mental health benefits for small business. Our survey provides insights on mental health needs at Canadian workplaces, and how benefits could help employers begin rebuilding. » Learn more

Whether planned or unexpected, change presents leaders with their toughest sustained challenges – regardless of the leader’s seniority or the organization’s size. For many leaders, change brings drama – and the replaying of familiar stories.

In A Question of Leadership, Keith Leslie provides a wide range of illustrative case studies derived from both research and his first-hand experience in the public and private sectors. Each chapter first provides an engaging narrative that presents a relatable leadership dilemma, before an analysis of what works and when (often reaching seemingly counterintuitive solutions), followed by a selection of research which supports this thesis and, finally, actionable advice for leaders who find themselves in comparable circumstances (or may do so in the future). » Learn more